- comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20@icann.org

[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Please keep the price freeze
by Carly Ho Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please keep the price freeze; it makes it a lot easier on groups and individuals that aren't large corporations to maintain websites!

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by olay josh Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As an internet user, the proposed amendment comes as a disappointment knowing that this is a going to significantly increase price for registering a .com domains. There is a better alternative and We hope that your organisation can consider this alternative and let the internet continue to be a place where everyone can afford a domain name. Best Regards. Jus’ another Internet User

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment: Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Writing the Other Classes Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I object to the proposed price increase as a small business owner and an author with a professional .com website. The current prices for .com domains are more than justified and there is no real reason for the increase. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. The public interest is not served by raising the price of .com domains up to 70% over the next decade. Large corporations can certainly afford it, but they are not the only ones who use .com domains. I agree with other commenters that this move is an excuse to open the door for predatory, abusive increase in pricing for .com domains. Please let the economic interests of one company overpower the social interests of the entire internet. Denise Shawl

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Kishore Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Kishore Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi India

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Public Comment
by Rob Voigt Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

.COM domains are by far the most common type of domain and are fundamentally a public resource on the internet. This change would allow for price increases on these domains in an unsustainable manner and I oppose it in the strongest possible terms.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain prices .com
by Jan Saggiori Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir, Madam, Prices are already high, the economy is difficult for everybody and all prices are increasing but not the revenue/salaries. It starts to be more and more difficult to afford increase of prices and we would like to give our little work about this, hoping that you will NOT increase the prices that are already high enough. Best regards, Jan Saggiori [image: Namecheap] <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> Help Us Avoid .COM Price Increases Hi there! We have important information <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> to share with you that will affect the price of your .COM domains. What's happening? Last month, ICANN, the organization that oversees domain names, announced significant changes to the contract it has with Verisign, Inc. who operate the .COM top-level-domain (TLD). ICANN made these changes in secret, without consulting or incorporating feedback from the ICANN community or Internet users. Although ICANN has a history of making similar deals behind closed doors, and also of ignoring unified opposition against such action, we are focused on leading the fight against price increases that will harm our customers (and the Internet as a whole). This is a crucial time to raise our voices given that *.COM domains make up 40% of all registered domain names online*. What does this change mean? Wholesale registries charge Namecheap a set fee per domain name per year. According to this new agreement, Verisign will be allowed to increase the wholesale price to registrars for .COM domains every year for 8 out of the next 10 years, and the increases don’t stop there. This will mean that* .COM wholesale domain prices can grow by more than 70% over and above current prices over the next decade*. The contract also allows for other price increases, which could drive prices up further, ultimately making .COM domains less accessible and more expensive for everybody. Why is ICANN doing this? Alongside these contract changes, *Verisign agreed to pay ICANN an additional $20 million dollars over five years to support* ICANN's domain name system initiatives, without any clarity about how ICANN will spend the money, or who will ensure that the funds are properly spent on domain infrastructure. So, what can you do to help? These changes will have significant impact on the Internet for years to come, and only ICANN and Verisign have participated in this decision. If you want to make sure your voice is heard, let ICANN know how you feel about their recent decision. *The Public Comment period <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> is open until February 14, 2020.* You can leave your comment on the .COM proposal using ICANN's form <http://mailtrackemailout1.namecheap.com/ls/click?upn=QqNWTFdMeHiLPmRAI5EzI5…> .

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Price hike.
by тнє кηιgнтѕ Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

People have business to run with domains, people have private emails they need to use for security purposes, families use domains, so they can have more control over their children's emails. The hikes are unacceptable, we should not be penalized for others that don't know how to manage a business. Darren Milley

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Price too high
by Pixels Plus Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I just want to say I’m not into paying any more than I already do for my .com sites. Thank you for listening.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Domain price increase
by Frank Gregg Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am opposed to the proposed price increase by ICANN and Verisign to .com domains. There is little reason except for increasing income and power. Please let it remain as it is. frank(a)frankgregg.com www.frankgregg.com Panem et circenses

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Comment on Proposed Amendment 3 and Binding Letter of Intent
by Wong, Rosey Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear ICANN: Please find attached Arif Hyder Ali's comment on the Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement and Binding Letter of Intent between ICANN and Verisign in accordance with ICANN's public comment process. Sincerely, Rose Marie Wong Rose Marie Wong Associate Dechert LLP Direct: +1 215 994 2052 Mobile: +1 570 856 6679 rosey.wong(a)dechert.com<mailto:rosey.wong@dechert.com> dechert.com<http://www.dechert.com/> ********************************************************************** This e-mail is from Dechert LLP, a law firm, and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy or distribute the e-mail or any attachments. Instead, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail and any attachments. Thank you.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Webmaster Xenogeny.net Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I have been working with computers since 1980 been on the internet since 1999 (I am 78 years old). I have seen many changes over the years. Mostly in charging for things the were free. Promising use of software for life and a few years later having to upgrade for a fee. It has become a capitalistic nightmare. Domain names have become a for profit monster. Humans charging thousands of dollars for domain names they bought only for speculation. Your proposal to increase the wholesale price to registrars of .COM domains is of no help at all. --

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Tony Jones Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam I have a large portfolio of dotcom domains, over 1500 and any price increase would have a negative impact on the maintenance of my portfolio and therefore I have to object to the proposed price increases Kind regards Anthony Webb-Jones United Kingdom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Do not raise prices
by Lindsay LaShell Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello! I'm a business owner who owns several .com domains. Raising the prices of these would have a dramatic impact on my clients' opportunities and I'm strongly against them. Thank you. LINDSAY DAYTON LASHELL (She/Her) Founder + CEO [image: Diamond and Branch Logo] <https://diamondandbranch.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=lindsay&utm_campa…> ------------------------------ T. 619.251.8099 SCHEDULE A MEETING <https://calendly.com/lindsay-lashell> [image: LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylashell/> [image: Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/diamondandbranch/> [image: B Corp Logo] We are proud to be a certified B Corp

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] no price increase please!
by linda sparkman Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Please do not increase fees on .com addresses! We need the internet to remain available to everyone! Best regards, Linda Sparkman

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Lee, Jason Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

To whom it may concern: Domain names need to be kept cheap to keep costs down. This decision directly affects all businesses around the world including small businesses of countries who already struggle to pay and to start their business. Increasing the costs may place businesses in third world countries out of reach and inaccessible to the global marketplace online, forcing them to not have unique branding and website names. Best regards, Jason Lee

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] My opinion about the situation with the domain COM
by Іван Лендєл Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

At the time of writing my comment on the situation with the com domain, there are already over 8 and a half thousand hits from other people who care. I do not know their motivation and competence, but I believe that these things are important for the perception of the written text. Speaking of me, I am an education lawyer and own more than 40 domain names (their number changes from time to time) in different zones. It does not allow me to call myself an expert, but I understand what is being said and these changes will affect my projects and costs. To begin with, I would like to announce my disappointment with ICANN's actions in recent years. Unfortunately, it is not the first time your organization is taking actions that are for its own benefit, not the well-being of the Internet (for example, the situation with the removal of the price threshold for org domains, and now its sale). Such global issues cannot be guided by similar motivation. In the end, the continuation of such policies and actions that show signs of corruption will inevitably lead to the loss of patience and mass protest. Chaos and criminal cases will not do anything good for society. I urge you to be transparent and legitimate in your actions, and most importantly, have an understanding of the consequences for the whole world. The com domain is the most popular and is used not only in the US. THE PRICING POLICY MUST CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF RESIDENTS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. Accessibility should be a top priority, not a monopoly abuse. In the end, if people can't afford to buy domains, Verisign will lose a lot of customers and profits. CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE ACQUISITION AND EXTENSION OF DOMAINS, THAT IS WHICH I CONSIDER THIS PART OF THE RIGHT TO ACCESS THE INTERNET. Work on it has been going on for many years and there are some changes, but given the current realities, international organizations must finally consolidate it. Such a document can regulate a wide range of issues regarding the activities of individuals and entities on the Internet. In particular, the right to access domain names (especially for personal use and NGOs); rules of fair play in the domain market; price rises in line with objective needs. Not only ICANN can initiate such things, but it would be more logical for you to do so. The web cannot be a completely commercial project, since the Internet has long become the property of all mankind. Therefore, indignation and protest are a natural reaction. Think of your high purpose and stop ignoring the views of people, NGOs and market participants.

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Changes
by Sandra Reynolds Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am concerned about increasing prices for what are basically necessities. Small businesses and individuals who use domain names can have significant impact on their budgets with increases. The big question is what are these extra monies even going to be used for. Basic infrastructure is already there; business flow is already established. It seems unless some major changes are taking place, increases and large payments should not be needed. Most scary is the fact that many changes being made in companies, especially those of this nature, end up being a larger invasion of privacy. For these reasons, and a variety of others, I strongly oppose the amendment.SincerelySandra Reynolds Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Andrew Donaldson Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Regards Andrew Donaldson Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by yvoznyuk Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, The .COM prices already high! They should not increase without further explanation from Verisign and ICANN! These price hikes should have a better government regulations! Regards, Yuriy

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Sophia Knapp Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

As a small business owner I strongly oppose the price hikes in domain names. I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Sophia Knapp Los Angeles, California United States Sent from my third eye

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Sophia Knapp Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Sophia Knapp Los Angeles, California United States Sent from my third eye

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Carmen Colicchio Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

Hello, I have become aware of the new Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement and would like to voice my concerns on the financial burden this will have on small business owners such as myself. Do not allow this amendment to be passed. It will impact many business in a financially negative fashion. Warm regards and thank you, Carmen Colicchio SUNTASTIC HONEYMOONS AND VACATIONS

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
by Luke Ivie Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. No one other than Verisign want increases in .COM prices. The current rate of $7.85 is already far more than justified. Verisign is merely your manager of the .COM Registry – it has no business dictating the price. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Regards, Luke Ivie

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] (no subject)
by Robert Koszewski Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

------------------------------ I am a registrant of a .com domain name. I am against the proposed price increase to .COM domains. ICANN is supposed to govern the domain name system in the public interest. Robert Koszewski

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[Comments-com-amendment-3-03jan20] .com Pricr
by Nxgt Buster Feb. 13, 2020

Feb. 13, 2020

don't increase the price of .com

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